How Does It Work?

It’s simple! If you are a trainer who runs regular classes with students, you just run one special class and ask your students to participate for the cause of women and girls from a refugee or asylum seeker background. During your class, you can distribute leaflets and give a brief intro to inform students about YSR’s mission and goals. When the class is done, you can donate any proceeds directly to us.

Why Should I Participate?

In a male-dominated world, Sister Month is the one time of year when women are put at the forefront, and women’s causes are championed. We want to take advantage of this short window of time to maximize the impact of our interventions on the ground. Your contribution will help those most vulnerable to get out of the camp, meet new friends and find joy in the simple practice of sport. Oh, and you will have our eternal thanks and a permanent place in our Hall of Fame below if you take part!

Where Does the Money Go?

Donations will go towards furthering YSR’s women-only sport program. Every YSR gym has dedicated women-only time and women-only sport classes. Through many years of on the ground experience, we’ve come to realise that many women from a refugee or asylum seeker background prefer to practice sport in the company of other women and so we have adapted our approach to fit their needs. These days, women’s time is one of the most fun, rewarding times to spend in the gym; a real sisterhood is formed between participants, volunteers and YSR staff.

Money raised during the Fitness Marathon will sustain women’s time, and pay for women’s athletic wear, transportation to/from camps, women-exclusive outdoor trips, yoga/Pilates equipment, modest swimwear and childcare facilities.